On That Note - It's All "2" Much (Part 1, 1962 & 1972)

[matclone]

Another late discovery (for me) but I think one of the best of '72 (and largely unrecognized) from the classic era of rock. Twin leads. Harmony vocals. I love the bass.



Starts quietly but builds and monster riff kicks in around 1:14:

 

[MeanDean]

A collection of my favorite slightly obscure singles from 1962:







And a double sided Doo Wop single - One up-tempo and one ballad:

1.

2.

 

[MuskieCy]

 

[MuskieCy]

Obviously, hit my sweet spot,.....9th & 10th grades.

WLS from Chicago during the day, clear channel KAAY, the mighty 1090 out of Little Rock after 10pm, "Beeker Street",...led to the revolution of FM to rock radio.

B^)

 

[cyclones500]

Sprinkling a few of my favorite ’72 singles. One of the first 45s I "purchased" with allowance money (I was obsessed any time the song came on AM radio). Still part of my modest 7-inch vinyl collection.

 

[matclone]

For 1962, I'll have to go with singles, and I'm going country:



My sources indicate this song was released in 1962:

 

[Gonzo]

@Cydar beat me to it! But I’ll forge ahead, with my rambling preamble, and select 3 different tracks.

#1 Record
Big Star
(April 24, 1972)

“Power pop” existed prior to this, and continued after, but #1 Record is a signature nugget in the genre. Got some positive critical response at the time, but limited record-label distribution, seems like it could have been huge for AM radio, but wasn’t. Eventually became a retrospective “lost gem” and was influence on several alt/indie bands in ‘80s & ‘90s (The Replacements; Teenage Fanclub, among others). Also: Underrated album cover.

"I never travel far.... without a little, Big Star."

 

[Gonzo]

I was born in 1972 and I know I was the best song in my parents' life, so...

 

[gbjames5]

72 - Sophomore in HS and in a band. Too lazy to learn how to post song links, but favorite albums
The Eagles - first album with Take It Easy
Doobie Brothers - Toulouse Street - Listen To The Music, Jesus Is Just Alright
Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill
Moody Blues - Seventh Sojourn
America - Homecoming

 

[trigger1]

I know you said avoid live albums... going to try to make a case for this one. Recorded August 72, released December 72. Previously most known as a songwriter, with some recent top charting some songs performed by himself, the live recording of Hot August Night cemented Neil Diamond as a true performer and star. And arguably has the most outstanding opening ever. And was the first album released by the newly formed MCA group.

 

[Cydar]

Van Morrison
Saint Dominic's Preview
July 1972

 

[Cydar]

Todd Rundgren
Something/Anything?
February 1972

 

[Cydar]

Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Trilogy
July 1972

 

[Cydar]

Lou Reed
Transformer
November 1972

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

1962

Bands formed- Booker T. & the MG's, Herman's Hermits, The Rolling Stones
The Trashmen, Question Mark and the Mysterians The Routers

Disbanded The Monotones

1972

Bands formed: ABBA, Alabama, Captain and Tennille E Street Band, The Jam, The Manhattan Transfer, Oingo Boingo, Styx, Twisted Sister, Van Halen XTC

Bands disbanded - Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jefferson Airplane, Martha and the Vandellas, MC5, Them (band), The Velvet Underground

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

1962 Births

Trace Adkins, Clint Black, Axel Rose, Sheryl Crow, Garth Brooks, Bon Jovi, MC Hammer, Paula Abdul,
Tommy Lee, Flea, Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers





1972 Births
Billie Joe Armstrong, Rob Thomas, Timbaland, Common, Mark Hoppus, Aaron Lewis, Busta Rhymes, Notorious B.I.G., Vitamin C, Geri Halliwell, Eminem, Brad Paisley, Joey McIntyre

 

[pourcyne]

I know, no Rod Stewart fans around here, but tough kabong. "Never a Dull Moment", 1972. "True Blue", "I'd Rather Go Blind", "You Wear It Well", "Twistin' the Night Away".

 

[pourcyne]

Do not own this one, but it was big..."Made in Japan", Deep Purple, with the ultra-classic "Smoke On The Water", so much so that I made it a point to see the Lake Geneva shoreline when I was there for a wedding the weekend before 9/11.

 

[pourcyne]

Also, what's a "On That Note" without a cheat? "Straight Up" by Badfinger was released in 1972 in the UK ('71 in the states)...so, take that "Baby Blue".

 

[Althetuna]

Since Eat A Peach was posted, I'll post the album released by Gregg and Duane in 1972. (A hidden gem if you're an Allman Brothers fan.)


Nobody Knows When Your Down and Out.


Back Down Home With You


Down In Texas